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B163 NRS

1985 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

777 mi
Last recorded777 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB163 NRS
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 777 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 523 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 339 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 7 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 7 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 3 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the BMW R65?

Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 93
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
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B163 NRS is a 1985 BMW R65 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R65 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B163 NRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R65 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 41 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B163 NRS registered?

B163 NRS is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B163 NRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B163 NRS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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